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Sri Lankan rupees to UAE dirhams exchange rate API

1 LKR = 0.0110 AED · Live mid-market rate

Convert LKR to AED at the mid-market exchange rate. Access real-time rates via our /api/rate endpoint (free API key required) or the developer docs.

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LKR to AED Conversion Table

Convert LKR to AED

LKR AED
Rs1 د.إ0.01
Rs5 د.إ0.06
Rs10 د.إ0.11
Rs25 د.إ0.28
Rs50 د.إ0.55
Rs100 د.إ1.10
Rs500 د.إ5.52
Rs1,000 د.إ11.05
Rs5,000 د.إ55.24
Rs10,000 د.إ110.48

Convert AED to LKR

AED LKR
د.إ1 Rs90.5117
د.إ5 Rs452.5583
د.إ10 Rs905.1166
د.إ25 Rs2,262.7916
د.إ50 Rs4,525.5831
د.إ100 Rs9,051.1662
د.إ500 Rs45,255.8312
د.إ1,000 Rs90,511.6624
د.إ5,000 Rs452,558.3121
د.إ10,000 Rs905,116.6243

About the Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)

The Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) is the official currency of Sri Lanka, managed by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. The currency has experienced significant volatility in recent years due to economic challenges.

Key Factors That Influence LKR

  • Central Bank foreign reserves
  • Tourism revenue
  • Remittances from overseas workers
  • Tea and textile exports
  • IMF program compliance

About the UAE Dirham (AED)

The UAE Dirham (AED) is pegged to the US Dollar at a fixed rate of approximately 3.67. This peg provides stability for the UAE's economy, which is heavily reliant on oil exports and international trade.

Key Factors That Influence AED

  • US Dollar movements (due to peg)
  • Oil prices and production
  • Tourism and real estate sectors
  • Foreign worker remittances
  • Regional geopolitical stability

Understanding the LKR/AED Exchange Rate

The LKR/AED exchange rate tells you how many UAE dirhams you get for 1 Sri Lankan Rupee. This is the mid-market rate — the real exchange rate without any markup. It's the same rate used by Google Finance.

AllRatesToday provides this rate via a free REST API, updated every 60 seconds from institutional foreign exchange market data. Integrate live LKR/AED rates into your app with our official SDKs for JavaScript, Python, PHP, and React.

The exchange rate between LKR and AED fluctuates based on supply and demand in the foreign exchange market. Economic data releases, central bank announcements, and geopolitical events can all cause significant movements in the rate.

Currency converter API for LKR to AED

The rate above comes from the AllRatesToday API. Each call below is one HTTP request that returns JSON for LKR/AED.

The live rate needs a free API key, no card required. The ECB example below needs no key at all.

Get a free API key Already registered? Copy your key from the dashboard.

Live mid-market rate

The number shown on this page, refreshed every 60 seconds across 163 currencies. Use it for pricing, checkout and anything a customer sees.

curl "https://allratestoday.com/api/v1/rates?source=LKR&target=AED" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer art_live_your_key"

Response (live, when this page was generated):

[
  {
    "rate": 0.0110483,
    "source": "LKR",
    "target": "AED",
    "time": "2026-10-27T15:18:01+0000"
  }
]

Several targets in one call return one row per pair:

curl "https://allratestoday.com/api/v1/rates?source=LKR&target=AED,EUR,GBP" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer art_live_your_key"

Official central bank rate

The rate a named institution published for a date, from 123 central banks and 4 tax authorities. It never changes after publication, which is what tax filings, customs and audits require. 

curl "https://allratestoday.com/api/v1/central-bank/cbuae/latest?source=LKR&target=AED" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer art_live_your_key"

Central Bank of the UAE: live example responses · All 127 sources · Endpoint reference

Official SDKs

npm install @allratestoday/sdk · pip install allratestoday · composer require allratestoday/sdk

For AI agents

An MCP server — @allratestoday/mcp-server — lets Claude, Cursor and other MCP clients pull these rates directly, no glue code.

Free tier

No credit card, no trial expiry. Paid plans start at €4.99/month for 5,000 requests a month.

Which one do you need? If a regulator, tax authority or auditor names the source, use the official rate — the two can differ by several percent on the same day. For everything a customer sees, use the mid-market rate. On weekends and holidays the official endpoints return the most recent published date, which is the figure compliance rules expect you to apply.

Official LKR and AED Central Bank Rates

The rate on this page is the live mid-market rate. For tax filings, customs valuations, audits, and compliant invoicing you often need the official reference rate published by the central bank instead. AllRatesToday also serves published central-bank rates as JSON, with history and a free latest-rates tier.

Central Bank of Sri Lanka official rates → Central Bank of the UAE official rates → All central banks →

How LKR/AED Exchange Rates Work

Exchange rates are determined by supply and demand in the global foreign exchange (forex) market, the largest financial market in the world with over $6 trillion traded daily.

Floating vs Fixed Rates: Most major currencies like LKR and AED have floating exchange rates, meaning their value is determined by market forces. Some currencies are pegged to another currency (usually USD) at a fixed rate.

Bid and Ask Prices: In forex markets, currencies are quoted with a bid price (what buyers pay) and ask price (what sellers receive). The mid-market rate shown on this page is the midpoint between these two prices.

Rate Fluctuations: The LKR/AED rate can change every second during trading hours. Major economic announcements, interest rate decisions, and geopolitical events can cause significant moves in either direction.

Frequently Asked Questions About LKR/AED

How do I convert LKR to AED?

To convert LKR to AED: (1) Use the calculator above to see the live mid-market rate. (2) For programmatic access, call our API: GET /api/v1/rates?source=LKR&target=AED. Current rate: 1 LKR = 0.0110 AED. Get your free API key at allratestoday.com/register.

What is 1 LKR in AED today?

1 LKR equals 0.0110 AED as of today. This is the mid-market exchange rate, which is the real rate without any bank markup. Rates fluctuate constantly based on market conditions, so check back regularly for updates.

Is the LKR going up or down against AED today?

The LKR/AED exchange rate fluctuates throughout the day based on market conditions. Today's rate is 1 LKR = 0.0110 AED. Check our historical chart above to see the trend over the past day, week, month, or year to understand whether LKR is strengthening or weakening against AED.

What is the best time to buy AED with LKR?

The best time to exchange LKR to AED depends on market conditions. Generally, rates tend to be more favorable during overlapping trading hours between major financial centers (London, New York, Tokyo). Avoid exchanging during weekends or bank holidays when spreads may be wider. Use our historical chart to identify trends and consider setting up rate alerts.

Why is LKR falling or rising against AED?

Exchange rates between LKR and AED are influenced by: interest rate differentials between central banks, inflation rates, GDP and economic growth data, trade balances, political stability, and global market sentiment. Major announcements from the Federal Reserve, ECB, or other central banks can cause significant short-term movements in the LKR/AED rate.

How can I get LKR/AED rates in my app?

Use the AllRatesToday API: (1) Register for a free API key at allratestoday.com/register. (2) Call GET /api/v1/rates?source=LKR&target=AED with your Bearer token. (3) Rates update every 60 seconds from institutional foreign exchange market data. (4) Install our official SDK for JavaScript (npm), Python (PyPI), or PHP (Packagist) for even faster integration.

What is the mid-market rate for LKR/AED?

The mid-market rate (also called the interbank rate) is the midpoint between buy and sell prices in global currency markets. The current mid-market rate is 1 LKR = 0.0110 AED. This is the "real" exchange rate without any bank markup. AllRatesToday provides this rate via a free API, sourced from institutional foreign exchange market data.

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Building LKR/AED into software?

These rates come from the AllRatesToday API. If you need them in an application rather than on a page, these are the places to start:

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